Parts for your 2010 Volvo Xc60-Steering bushes

2010 Volvo XC60 steering bushes — what’s actually fitted

Based on Volvo’s own workshop information (VIDA for the P3 platform), the Volvo Genuine Parts catalogue for 2009–2013 XC60 steering assemblies, and widely used aftermarket catalogues for this model year, the 2010 Volvo XC60 does not use separate, serviceable steering-bushes. The steering gear (rack) is rigidly mounted to the front subframe using bolts and locating sleeves. Any isolation from noise or vibration is addressed through the overall subframe design and surrounding suspension bushes, rather than through dedicated, replaceable steering rack bushes.

That’s why “steering-bushes” don’t show up as a standalone part number for this vehicle. If movement or play is suspected at the rack mounts, the factory remedy is inspection and, if needed, replacement of the complete steering gear assembly rather than pressing in new rack bushes. Likewise, the steering column uses internal bearings and joints, not external service bushes. It’s a different philosophy to some other makes where polyurethane or rubber rack bushes are common.

Owners sometimes ask for “steering-bushes” because they’re feeling vague steering, knocks, or shimmy through the wheel. On a 2010 XC60, those symptoms are more often down to adjacent components that do have bushes and joints: lower control arm bushes (especially the large hydro-bush at the rear of the arm), stabiliser bar D-bushes and links, inner/outer tie-rod ends, strut top mounts, or even a stiff lower steering column universal joint.

As part of regular servicing, it’s smart to:

• Inspect front lower control arm bushes for cracking, oil leakage (from hydro-bushes), or separation.
• Check stabiliser bar D-bushes and links for play and perishing.
• Check inner and outer tie-rod ends for axial and radial play, and set wheel alignment after any work.
• Assess strut top mounts/bearings for noise or binding while steering lock-to-lock.
• Confirm the lower steering column U-joint moves freely without notchiness.
• Evaluate tyres for uneven wear and correct pressures, as they can mask or mimic steering issues.

If the steering still feels loose after these checks, a technician can confirm whether the rack itself is worn. But swapping “steering-bushes” isn’t a thing on this model, because Volvo simply didn’t design the XC60’s rack with separate bushes to replace.

FAQs

Does a 2010 Volvo XC60 have steering-bushes?
For this model, no separate, serviceable steering-bushes are fitted. Technical documentation (Volvo VIDA and the factory parts catalogue) shows the rack is bolted directly to the subframe without replaceable rack bushes.

What usually causes vague steering or a clunk if it’s not the steering-bushes?
Common culprits are worn lower control arm bushes (especially the rear hydro-bush), tired stabiliser bar bushes/links, inner or outer tie-rod wear, strut top mounts, or a notchy lower steering column joint. Tyre wear and alignment also play a big role.

Can the steering rack bushes be replaced on a 2010 XC60?
Not as a separate part. If there’s confirmed movement at the rack or internal rack wear, the repair path is steering gear replacement. Most steering feel issues are resolved by addressing suspension bushes, tie-rods, and alignment rather than the rack itself.